Carter Subaru Ballard

“ Hunter Thompson truly knows Subarus. He’s an experienced salesperson who goes above and beyond for his customers, making the car-buying process as enjoyable and stress-free as possible (well… as much as buying a new car can be 🤭). My husband and I visited several...View More ”

“ I went into this Subaru dealership open to the Forester and Outback. Hunter greeted my wife and I with a real caring warmth and great sense of humor that made all the difference through the whole car buying process. He educated us extremely well on the trade offs between...View More ”

“ Rave review for Hunter Thompson, Sales Consultant! We went to the dealership to look at the current Subaru lineup. Since I had been driving my 1998 Outback for 28 years, I wasn’t sure which new Subaru model would best fit my current needs. Hunter was extremely thoughtful,...View More ”

“ 100% recommend Calin!! My husband, kids, and I had great Customer service when we came in today. We got there earlier then our appointment and he got us right in. Every question we had he answered. We were in and out with our new car quickly. Will be recommending this place...View More ”

“ Macy called me to come take a look at a 2018 Forester I’d been eyeing online. We went for a nice test drive and I fell in love with the car. But seriously, she was amazing! I never felt rushed or pressured to make a decision I wasn’t ready for, plus she’s just really...View More ”

“ Very nice no pressure very knowledgeable ”

“ Best car buying experience I’ve ever had! Macy was absolutely amazing from start to finish. She was incredibly knowledgeable and took the extra time to truly understand what I was looking for, ultimately helping me find my dream car. What really set this experience apart...View More ”

“ I just bought a car at Carter Subaru Ballard. I highly recommend Hunter Thompson, Sales Consultant. He is the best! I went to Carter Subaru Ballard after seeing a listing about a particular car; but was a couple hours too late, since someone else was already in the process...View More ”

“ We have purchased our last two vehicles from Carter Ballard and love the service! A gentleman named Hunter Thompson this time around and got us a really good deal on a 25 Outback. ”

“ I recently bought a 2025 Forester Hybrid at Carter Subaru. I had the pleasure of working with Ali, who made the whole experience straightforward, friendly and stress-free. Carter Subaru has a great atmosphere, and I am extremely happy with my new car. Thanks, Ali! ”

“ Came to Carter Subaru of Ballard looking for a nice used car and ended up with a 02 Impreza with 50k miles! Calin was super cool the whole time and was very helpful when it came down to the numbers. He wasnt pushy and talked to me as if we were friends. Thank you Calin! ”

“ I had a great experience working with Alex Johnson at Carter Subaru while securing my 2026 Subaru Solterra. Alex was knowledgeable, calm, and straightforward throughout the entire process. There was no pressure, no gimmicks—just clear communication and honest guidance. He...View More ”

“ Gabriel is awesome! Also the gentleman giving me a ride to dt seattle is friendly and professional! ”

“ Hunter was so helpful, kind, and personable throughout the whole process! As a first-time car buyer, I wasn’t sure where to start but he clearly explained everything I needed to know to make my decision. Very knowledgeable and helped me find the best option that suited my...View More ”

“ I had such an amazing experience at Carter Subaru, Hunter Thompson helped me through the entire process. Making it feel as smooth as possible, right off the bat he greeted me with a smile & a soft handshake making me feel welcomed from the beginning! We came in to test...View More ”

“ I had a great experience this week working with Hunter Thompson on trading in my Crosstrek for a 2026 Forester. Hunter made the whole process of buying a car so enjoyable from start to finish and was the most knowledgeable car salesman that I have ever worked with. He truly...View More ”

“ Great experience. Hunter helped me through not only turning in my VW ID4 lease, but also purchasing a new crosstrek at the same time. He was great enough that we went back the next week to buy a forester from him. Would go back. ”

“ If you’re looking for an amicable and efficient car buying/leasing experience, look no further than Carter Subaru in Ballard! It was a pleasure working with Calin and John who were very compassionate throughout the process and got us a deal that would make us want to come...View More ”

“ We worked with Hunter to buy our CPO outback, such a great experience! Definitely recommend working with him. ”

“ Just had a great experience here working with Macy to buy a used Outback. She was helpful, straightforward, honest and made everything as simple and straightforward as possible. I didn't feel any unwanted pressure and walked out with a car I'm extremely happy with. ”

“ Had a great experience with Calin. He ran me through the features of my new car, helped me with the paperwork, and made sure to review everything I needed before I left ”

“ We had an absolutely great experience with Hunter Thompson and Macy Greer. We walked in wanting to explore some options and Hunter immediately greeted us, asked us what we were looking for and why, and when he took us out to look at the cars and do some test drives he was...View More ”

“ Had a great experience buying my new Subaru Crosstrek, thanks to Hunter Thompson! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We were so confident working with him that we closed the deal the same day without even test driving other...View More ”

“ Just bought a new subaru from Carter. I've always had a good experience there. Hunter Thompson was especially helpful, kind, patient, knowledgeable, and very flexible in helping me find the right car in the time frame I needed. ”

“ Hunter, the resident EV expert, was very helpful throughout our buying process. He was kind, not pushy, and communicative. ”

“ Worked with Hunter and he was great! Super personable and listened to what I needed. Hope to work with him again in the future. 10/10 experience. ”

“ Always have a pleasant experience at this place! It’s the second time I’ve gotten a car here and again, no complaints, just praises to the management and wonderful people working here. Thank you, MACY for helping us through the process and making it light and smooth,...View More ”

“ Hunter was amazing at helping us through the process of buying our new Solterra! ”

“ Worked with Hunter and Matt on my purchase. Both were very helpful and a pleasure to work with. Would definitely recommend them to family and friends. Thanks again!!!! ”

“ Calin did an EXCELLENT job of taking care of me when purchasing my vehicle..!! Genuine, professional and he made it a great experience for me..! He even provided the correct USB charger to set my phone up in the car..! Can’t say enough about his wonderful customer...View More ”

“ We purchased a new Forester. Calin and the rest of the team really made the process easy and enjoyable. Highly recommend Carter Subaru in Ballard. ”

“ Lynette gave me the best hot chocolate I’ve ever tasted ”

“ I recently had my car totaled and received my insurance check for a down payment. I reached out to Subaru in Ballard and was fortunate to speak with Hunter. We quickly scheduled an appointment to check out the new 2026 Subaru Outback that same day. From the very beginning,...View More ”

“ Both 6 month and 12 month service for my new Forester were quick and painless. Staff were all helpful and pleasant ”

“ We had a great experience working with Hunter Thompson. This is the 3rd car we've bought from Carter Subaru in Ballard. (So much better than other dealers!) Hunter knows and clearly loves the vehicles and company. We appreciated his Southern grace and understanding what...View More ”

“ Had an awesome experience working with Hunter T! He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and thorough throughout the entire process. I never felt pressured or upsold, and he made everything straightforward and stress-free. Super happy with the staff, the experience, and...View More ”

“ If you want to have a car buying experience that is actually enjoyable, ask for Hunter. He's knows his subarus, can answer all your questions and find you the right fit for you and your family. Loved working with him! ”

“ Going to Carter Subaru, and then going to another car dealership, really shows how good Carter Subaru is. They are more honest than other dealers, and very thoughtful in their customer service. Hunter knew his products very well, and was able to quickly and effectively...View More ”

“ I had a great experience buying our 2025 Crosstrek from Alex at Carter. He was pleasant and knowledgeable and worked out a deal that we ultimately felt comfortable with. We hope to be in this car for a while, but if we ever need another one, we will be giving Alex another...View More ”

“ Recently purchased a 2026 Crosstrek from this dealership, and the entire experience was fantastic. Hunter helped us from start to finish, and he was truly great to work with. He and Nelson answered all of our questions clearly, took the time to walk us through every step of...View More ”

“ We had a wonderful experience buying our 2025 Forester. Would highly recommend Carter Subaru! ”

“ I do not recommend buying a vehicle from or having service performed at this Subaru dealership. They regularly send out service specials and then refuse to honor them when you arrive. This feels misleading and wastes customers’ time. Service pricing is also extremely...View More ”